Why do you think Fr. Lawton says the "journey to be oneself" seems the riskiest of all journeys? What risks lie ahead as you embark on your college career, and the "adventure" of discovering and becoming yourself?

I am about to embark on my college career and throughout my expedition I will be the epicenter of everything in my life. This is because I will the one making decisions for myself and no one can be blamed if I end up failing. College is the first step towards living a life with purpose and meaning; the opportunity which will enhance my intellectual abilities and enlighten me spiritually. The aim is to become better and eliminate the scope of improvement to its maximum. But what is even more crucial is to embrace the journey and live life to the fullest. It is the beginning of a do or die stage. I have a mix bag of feelings for it but most of all I am excited about being free and independent. But independence comes with its own set of responsibilities. It is imperative to be cautious on the issue of independence; using an ignorant approach towards this will be malicious.

It is a fact that impediments will cross my way but I know fro sure that I will be successful in overcoming them. It is crucial to understand that these impediments make the journey worthwhile and they are the soul reason behind the awarding victories. There is a saying in Hindi which means that “ the iron will be strong only if it has faced the rigid heat” This saying articulates the fact that only after going through the rough patches of the life one becomes tough. It teaches us to appreciate the things around us and be grateful about what we have which results in happiness and inner piece or satisfaction. To follow the footsteps of others and become one of them is easy but to constructing a unique identity for our self is a tedious task and therefore it is important to have faith in one’s self. I believe in the existence of a higher power and I know that in some way or the other it is always influencing us and showing us the right way. There is a reason behind the existence of everything; but it is in our hands to do something meaningful with our lives. I have a plan for myself; I will strive to stick to it and do my best.